HeyRuaHow to say “clarity” in Irish
- Irish:
- soiléireacht
- English:
- clarity, brightness
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SIL-ay-ruhkht” /ˈsˠɛlʲeːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- soiléireachta, na soiléireachta (e.g. easpa soiléireachta, lack of clarity)
What does “soiléireacht” mean?
“Soiléireacht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- clarity
- The quality of being clear and easy to understand or see.Also: clearness, lucidity, plainness.
1 other meaning: brightness
- 2brightness
- The quality of being bright or clear to the eye, as of light or a sky.Also: clearness, transparency.
Other Irish words for clarity: soiléire (clarity)
“Soiléireacht” with the article
Here is soiléireacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Soiléireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using soiléireacht, the Irish word for clarity.
Other nouns in Irish
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Clarity in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for clarity?
The Irish for clarity is soiléireacht (pronounced “SIL-ay-ruhkht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean brightness.
How do you pronounce soiléireacht in Irish?
Soiléireacht is said like “SIL-ay-ruhkht” (IPA /ˈsˠɛlʲeːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/).
Does soiléireacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for soiléireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does soiléireacht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Soiléireacht can mean clarity or brightness, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does soiléireacht change to shoiléireacht?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shoiléireacht. After ár (our) it stays ár soiléireacht, because s does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between 'soiléireacht' and 'soiléire'?
Both mean clarity; 'soiléire' is the abstract noun formed from 'soiléir' and is very common, while 'soiléireacht' is an alternative form with the same meaning.
